Discrimination and Diversity Insights

28 May 2009

Welcome to the May edition of Discrimination & Diversity Insights, in which we look at the issue of victimisation - what acts by an employer might be held to be victimisation?

We also examine some of the issues and legal responses to the question of gender diversity at the executive level, and why employers should understand the impact of the new "adverse action" provisions.

Rostering changes lands hospital with victimisation claim

By Joe Catanzariti.

In Correy v St Josephs Hospital changes to rostering was found to be victimisation. Joe Catanzariti examines the implications for employers.

Diversifying company boards

By Hedy Cray.

The latest EOWA Census reports a decrease in representation of women in leadership positions. Hedy Cray considers some of the issues surrounding regulation of gender diversity in the workplace, particularly at the executive level.

Discrimination and victimisation soon to be "adverse action"

By Christa Lenard.

Christa Lenard highlights some significant changes to the federal industrial laws which will expand the causes of action that have been traditionally available under anti-discrimination laws.

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